I’m sure this column will come off as me complaining with no solutions. But then again, no one really asks me what I’d do in most situations. I can only surmise that’s because my answers don’t involve more federal government intervention, especially since that’s the only place we’re allowed to go for solutions anymore. If […]
This is a column I simply don’t want to write. But since it keeps happening, I have to do it again. It’s hard to believe we’ve had another school massacre in the news — especially one with as many incredible, unbelievable details and characters that have emerged. I won’t give the perpetrator any mention. He […]
On Saturday, Feb. 17 for the 89th year, the Grand Junction Lions Club will hold its parade, carnival and raffle to raise money for deserving nonprofits in Mesa County. The theme this year is “Life is good.” When I look back at my 17 years living here in Grand Junction, the majority of those as […]
Excited about the tax cut? I keep being told I should be. But if I have to be honest, I’d say I really have no idea if the new tax law will lower my tax burden based on how I file. But given the government and its behemoth tax code, my answer can be only […]
If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve had quite the ride over my time here at the Business Times, starting with the circumstances surrounding my arrival in Grand Junction. Over that span, I seem to have discovered at least one unique talent: I kinda tick off just about everyone at one time or another. […]
I sincerely hope my regular readers — which could be a half dozen or a few thousand, I don’t honestly know — understand I really try my best not to be preachy, at least as things relate to how people should live their lives. While I’m writing this column to offer some advice based on […]
I can barely take the ever-shortening news cycle in this country. I mean, how long ago was it for these stories that no longer matter? The Las Vegas shooting; Hollywood raping and pillaging; Hillary’s lies and losses; or pick any story you’d like for its 15 minutes of infamy, except, of course, Trump and Russians […]
Have you had one of those years? I have. Probably the most difficult year I’ve ever survived. On the personal side, losing my Mom last October began a series of difficult times and decisions I never dreamed I’d be making, let alone doing. Were some of them good? Sure, but none were easy. Family decisions […]
By the time this edition of the Business Times arrives on my doorstep for distribution, significantly less than 100 percent of eligible voters in Mesa County will have decided two important issues. While that’s how the system works, it doesn’t mean the system works, especially when it comes to understanding the full complexity of these […]
I know, I’m the Negative Nancy. Believe me, many friends have told me so over the past few months when addressing the ONLY way to fix a problem a government entity created is to throw more money at it. I mean, if you’ve ever seen them approach taxpayers with a different solution, please point me […]